“ The Dakota Ramblers Band is a Road House band right at home with "Dim Lights, Thick Smoke, and Loud, Loud Music". Certainly, their sound tells the stories of those who hit the honky-tonks for a good time...music they can feel and relate to . These are people seeking what the community of the honky-tonk sound provides. The Dakota Ramblers reverberate with energy, warmth and heartbreak and sounds of the past and present, and the music and vocals are never less than first rate, a reminder of one of the Honky-Tonk's primary attractions. In short, this band really delivers....at the local VFW or opening for the latest Concert in town.....wherever you may find them. They ARE the Kings of Honky Tonk.” Midwest Country News-2005
"We're from Texas, and The Dakota Ramblers Band is the only band around these parts that plays that Texas Country Shuffle the right way. There's other Country bands around, but You guys are now my favorite Minnesota Country band, keep up the good work!". ED, Fridley VFW Friday October 2, 2009
"We've heard of you guys for a long time now but until tonight have never seen you guys perform. Where have you been hiding? You guys are awesome...the BEST Country band in town. Thanks for playing Real Country". Trish, Fridley VFW Friday October 2, 2009.
"I've heard of The Dakota Ramblers for a long time now and I finally get to meet you. I'm a fellow musician and I'm from South Dakota. You guys are the BEST. Would you consider coming out to South Dakota sometime soon and playing for us"? Tom, Saturday October 3,
2009.
"The Dakota Ramblers are awesome! Great songs, sound & 4 wonderful band members who play their instruments in complete harmony. We just love listening to your music. We would like to have some CDs with your music so we can listen to you at home. Have any we can purchase? See ya all at Cactus Jacks on 12/19/09. Thanks for providing us with an enjoyable evening out, listening to the greatest Country tunes of all times."
Jim & Lori Pichotta November 15, 2009
The Dakota Ramblers Band began in 1956, with Goody Johnson and Mel Mertz. Both were from Eastern South Dakota, friends and musicians who decided to start a band and take it with them to Minnesota. The band has evolved over the years, but has continually stuck deeply to its roots of Real, Traditional, Honky Tonkin Country Music...the kind you were accustomed to hearing on the radio and juke-boxes back in the 40's, 50's and 60's. Well, we're still doing it and our fans tell us they're lovin' it as much as we are. We won't bore you with long, drawn out details of how we all got started in this business and how we got together....but the music speaks for itself. The Dakota Ramblers Band is the original, true Honky Tonk band in the region. Nothing else even comes close. A few imitators have sprung up in the past 15 or 20 years, and some may receive more media attention, but longetivity speaks for itself. The Dakota Ramblers Band is the original. With over 1500 songs (you'll never see a music stand with lyrics on our stage) and five decades as a band, we're here to stay and entertain you!
Please don't forget the Song Writers! Take time to find out who writes all those Country Hits of the past and present that we all love! They are the true unsung superstars in this business. We support them and are grateful for their artistry and hard work!
The present lineup of the band as of July 2010 are.......Mike Juen on Pedal Steel Guitar and vocals, Tim Krause on Bass, and Bruce Krohn on Lead Vocals and Lead Guitar.
This band has played thousands of shows over the years..from small parties to huge outdoor events and is looking forward to some arena concerts with National Artists next Fall and Winter. We have worked with up-and-commers and National Artists..even opened for Don Williams, David Allan Coe and Jimmie Van Zant Band...and played right along with John Michael Montgomery on the same stage. Performed at Fan Fair in Nashville at the New Stars Showcase and with Reba's former band members, Johnny Cash and June Carter, Johnny Russel, Hoyt Axton, Patsy Montana, Suzy Bogus, Dennis Weaver, John Schneider, Charlie Pride, Charlie Louvin, Tom Wopat, Patty Loveless, Red Stegal, Charlie Daniels, Willie Nelson, Marty Stuart, Lulu Roman, Vern Gosdin, Ricky Scaggs, The Whites, Leroy Van Dyke, Don Williams, Fred Newell, The Nashville Now Band and many others!
Members of:
The American Federation Of Musicians
IFCO
Nashville Songwriter's Organization International
Featured in:
Minneapolis Star Tribune
St. Paul Pioneer Press
American SongWriter
Nashville Scene
Nashville SpotLight Shows
True Value Country ShowDown Press Releases
Mankato Free Press
Some Artist's Songs We Perform;
Johnny Cash
Don Williams
Merle Haggard
Buddy Holly
Vern Gosdin
Lefty Frizzell
Jimmie Rodgers
Alan Jackson
David Allan Coe
Waylon Jennings
Willie Nelson
Dave Dudley
Johnny Russel
Johnny Darrel
Ray Price
Buck Owens
The Derailers
Leroy Van Dyke
Hank Thompson
Hank Locklin
Webb Pierce
Hank Snow
Dwight Yoakam
Jim Ed Brown
Marty Stuart
Jim Reeves
Grandpa Jones
Hank Williams Sr.
Hank Williams Jr.
The Judds
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